1-30-2006 Conditions are again skiable after 2+" of new snow. There is still some ice as there was some very wet spots on the trails from the rain. The new snow came Sunday evening and may have saved the day. There were no classic tracks set today and it will take some skill and perhaps a bit more snow to get much in the way of tracks. With another inch and more grooming it is looking like skating will be good for Badger State Games.
I didn't take the time to wax for the conditions today and the skates were very slow in the new snow. With colder temps tonight the snow should set up much better tomorrow.

Revel in Nordic

I did get out Friday AM and conditions were holding up very well in the warm weather. However they were getting soft. Friday PM brought more warm weather and then rain beginning on Saturday. I haven't been there since Friday and am not at all optimistic. As I type this at noon Sunday it is finally starting to snow!!!!!!! Hope is for lots more than forecasted.

Badger State Games are coming up next weekend - everyone get out and do a snow dance.

1-22-2006
I had a good day at the Snekkevic. Conditions were very good and a nice turnout. Trails were hard packed and fast.

1-20--06 I've been classic skiing the last few day and its been great. Tracks had been re-set Friday afternoon and should set up very firmly overnight. There is not a 20" base but who skies on the bottom 19" anyway? Looking forward to a great day at the Snekkevik.

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Nine Mile Trails: near Wausau, WI
Sat, 21 January: 12k Classic and Skate at 9 and 10 AM
Forecast/Conditions: Sat night lows in the mid teens with Sun
highs in the upper 20’s. Expect machined track conditions.
Glidewax: Apply Dibloc LF Moly, scrape and brush then apply
Dibloc HF Red, scrape and brush. Prepare ski base with Yellow Side
of the Toko Dual Pad, spray on Helx Cold completely covering base
and allow to dry at room temperature (if applying Helx outdoors, use
a Roto Cork until the Helx is dry). Polish base with the White Side
of the Toko Dual Pad.
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1-18-06
Classic tracks have been set and they are good! It the first that I had my classic skies on for nearly a month. Conditions were very good with the new snow. The only complaint is that there is some, but not much, ice mixed in with the new snow. Tracks have a good set to them and range from shallow in a few places to deep. Temps were about 18 and waxing was easy. (Pery Dau)

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1-17-2006 After a much needed 2" snowfall Monday night conditions are very nice. With the dropping tempatures Tuesday the trails were startint to set up nicely.

Our High School kids raced last night and had a good time. Temps were in the low 20s with the fresh snow. We used two layers of wax. First, Toko Diabloc Low Floro Red, scrap and brush. Then a second layer of Toko Dibloc High Floro Red, scrape, brush, Roto Brush.

1-15-06 Skating Conditions have declined since I last skied here on Thursday 1-12-06. I would now rate it as poor to fair. It is still very skiable but its getting time to pull out the rock skies again. Some stretches are good going but more and more brown is showing. A good few inches would do wonders.
Traditional / Diagonal conditions look even worse. (Perry Dau)

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Skate wax used - Toko - Nordic Ski Wax Dibloc Low Floro Grey, Molybdenum

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Conditions: Good.
Base is hard packed and icy on spots but enough snow on surface to get a good grip for skating. Much of the system is in great shape, the groomers have done a great job of grooming for the snow that they have. Icy spots are few on most trails. Classic tracks look to be greatly improved with recent grooming. I've been skiing on Toko System-3 Red during the mild weather with good results for training.

Perry Dau

Updated Tuesday, January 10, 2006

Nine Mile County Forest Recreation Area Trails: The cross-country ski trails at Nine Mile Recreational Area are open. Most of the 30k of trails are groomed for skate skiing only. The Alps are not groomed. There is a 1 - 1 ½ inch hard packed icy base with ½ inch of loose snow on top. There is not sufficient snowfall for tracks to be set. There is approximately 4 inches of snow in the woods.

NINE-MILE COUNTY FOREST RECREATION

Difficulty: Beginner to Expert Length: 20 miles (33 km); loops from .5 mile to 9.6 miles Grooming: Frequently groomed 8' wide skating lane and machine set double tracks on all trails. Location: Take County Hwy. "N" 3.5 miles west from US Hwy "51" (just south of Wausau). Turn south on Red Bud Road. 1.25 miles to trailhead area on west side of road. This heavily wooded trail, the best in the Wausau Area, offers a unique blend of forest types and scenic views. The well-groomed trail system has been widened to accommodate skaters and diagonal skiers. Trails have been designed to provide a challenge to skiers of all abilities. There is a trailhead building with indoor facilities and plenty of room for parking. The heated trailhead building provides a changing area, restrooms, a spacious lounging area, hou and cold drinks and ski equipment rentals. Rental services are available only during building hours. (see schedule) Trail fees (for trail grooming and maintenance) are required at Nine Mile County Forest Recreation Area. Season trail passes are available at the trailhead building, Wausau and Marathon County Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Department, and at Wausau Area retail ski shops. Daily trail passes are available only at the trailhead building. Building hours at Nine-Mile during the ski season are: Mon.: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Tue.-Fri.: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat.: 8 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun.: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (Night skiing by lighted trails); Open all holidays. For fee schedule at Nine-Mile Forest call the Wausau and Marathon County Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Department at 261-1550 or Nine-Mile Chalet at 715-693-3001.